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Episode: Risers And Fallers From Every Week 6 Matchup || Fantasy Football 2025

Hosts: Alfredo Brown & Dave Kluge
Date: October 13, 2025

Episode Overview

Alfredo Brown and Dave Kluge deliver a comprehensive breakdown of every Week 6 NFL matchup, spotlighting key fantasy risers and fallers from each game. With a lively mix of humor and in-depth analysis, they dissect player performances, emerging trends, and actionable insights for fantasy managers. The duo also tease their new weekly schedule—covering risers/fallers, waiver wire, trade targets, and rankings—all aimed at helping listeners dominate their leagues.

Segment Guide & Timestamps

• [00:46] Show Format Changes and Focus
• [04:57] Giants vs. Eagles (Thursday Night Football)
• [10:08] Broncos vs. Jets (London Game)
• [15:57] Rams vs. Ravens
• [21:02] Panthers vs. Cowboys
• [25:06] Colts vs. Cardinals
• [33:22] Seahawks vs. Jaguars
• [41:44] Chargers vs. Dolphins
• [47:46] Steelers vs. Browns
• [53:42] Patriots vs. Saints
• [59:43] Raiders vs. Titans
• [65:00] Buccaneers vs. 49ers
• [70:58] Packers vs. Bengals
• [76:01] Chiefs vs. Lions

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Format Changes & New Show Approach

• New Structure: The show now runs Monday-Thursday, with Monday for “risers and fallers” from every matchup, aiming to be more comprehensive and actionable.
• Quote [04:47]:
  “Comprehensive is the word I was looking for...where we’re talking about as many players and games and teams as we possibly can in one episode.” – Dave

Game-by-Game Recap: Risers & Fallers

Giants Defeat Eagles 34-17 [04:57]

• Riser: Jackson Dart (Giants QB)
  “I think the rushing upside—50-plus yards averaging right now—is fantastic for fantasy. That’s going to make him a starter every week.” – Alfredo [06:28]
• Riser: Cam Skatteboo (Giants RB)—Took over the backfield, even with Tyrone Tracy returning.
• Faller: Saquon Barkley (Eagles RB)
  “He looks like Saquon...the explosive plays just haven’t really been there.” – Dave [07:39]
  95 carries this season, yet to break a 20+ yard run.

Broncos Defeat Jets (London) [10:08]

• Both Hosts: Called the game "awful"—no real fantasy risers, everyone a faller. “My riser’s nobody. This was awful. I think everyone lost. America, England, the UK, the NFL...” – Alfredo [10:18]
• Discussed Justin Fields’ struggles:
  “Justin Fields didn’t complete a pass beyond 10 yards in this game. He only attempted one.” – Alfredo [13:09]
  Fun stat: Fields has more games with same/more sacks as completions than with 300+ passing yards.

Rams Defeat Ravens 17-3 [15:57]

• Riser: Derrick Henry (Ravens)
  "He’s not dead yet, man...24 carries, 122 rushing yards against one of the league’s best run defenses." – Alfredo [16:36]
• Riser: Davante Adams (Rams)
  Possibly neutral outlook as absence of Puka Nacua may lead to increased defensive attention [16:36]
• Faller: Puka Nacua (Rams)—Out with sprained ankle, expected to miss at least a week plus bye [19:36]

Panthers Defeat Cowboys 30-27 [21:02]

• Riser: Rico Dowdle (Panthers RB)
  “He went out the very next week and beat his own record…That is elite company to be a part of.” – Dave [22:27]
  Back-to-back monster games; compared to NFL greats with 230+ scrimmage yards in consecutive games.
• Riser: Jaden Blue (Panthers RB) (stash with upside after Miles Sanders season-ending injury)
• Faller: Chuba Hubbard (Panthers RB)—Lost clear lead role.

Colts Defeat Cardinals 31-27 [25:06]

• Riser: Josh Downs (Colts WR)—Increasing targets; becoming a viable bye-week fill-in [25:06]
• Faller: Michael Pittman Jr. (Colts WR)—Touchdowns masked low yardage; unreliable floor [25:48]
• Daniel Jones career renaissance praised—QB1 upside [26:45]
• Riser: Bam Knight (Cardinals RB)—Emerging as desperate RB/FLEX with injuries [28:43]

Seahawks Beat Jaguars 20-12 [33:22]

• Riser: Sam Darnold (Seahawks QB)—Four straight 20+ point games since Week 1, stream-worthy QB [34:06]
• Riser: Jackson Smith-Njigba (Seahawks WR)—Now WR1 for fantasy with Puka’s injury [35:50] “He is my rest of season WR1 right now.” – Dave [35:50]
• Faller: Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks RB)—Losing touches to Zach Charbonnet; both weekly headaches [37:06]
• Riser: Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars WR)—Breakout target magnet; possible sell-high [38:33]

Chargers Defeat Dolphins 29-27 [41:44]

• Major Segment:
  Detailed Tua Tagovailoa drama—his poor play (3 INTs), locker room leadership criticisms, and postgame comments.
  “This dude has become highly unlikable. He’s become unplayable in fantasy. And the Dolphins team is just in absolute shambles.” – Alfredo [44:50]
• Riser: Kamani Vidal (Chargers RB)—Likely workhorse, compares style to Austin Ekeler [47:46]
• Riser: Oronde Gadsden II (Chargers TE)—Emerging streamer with elevated snaps and usage [48:13]

Steelers Beat Browns 23-9 [47:46]

• Riser: Harold Fannin (Steelers TE)—81 yards, 80%+ snaps, trending into top-12 tight end territory [50:37]
• Riser: Jerome Ford (Browns RB)—Showed life in negative script, could hold passing-down role [51:15]
• Faller: Jalen Warren (Steelers RB)—Three-headed backfield capping upside [52:41]
• Faller: Calvin Austin (Steelers WR)—Pushed out by heavy personnel; offense favoring size and TEs [53:12]

Patriots Beat Saints 25-19 [53:42]

• Riser: Drake Maye (Patriots QB)
  “He’s just playing really good football, man. And it’s showing for fantasy too; top five every week even though he’s not running as much.” – Alfredo [54:48] Only 4 QBs aged 23 or younger have his current streaks: Mahomes, Dak, Marino, Maye
• Riser: Alvin Kamara (Saints RB)—Locked-in role, confirmed staying a Saint [56:29]
• Faller: Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots RB)—Ineffectiveness, losing snaps/touches to TreVeyon Henderson [57:13]
• Faller: Hunter Henry (Patriots TE)—All-or-nothing TD dependency; bust weeks piling up [58:59]

Raiders Defeat Titans 20-10 [59:43]

• Riser: Ashton Jeanty (Raiders RB)—Workhorse volume despite stacked boxes, five TDs in six games [60:33]
• Faller: Jacoby Myers (Raiders WR)—Fading in target share, 3 sub-40 yard games; Trey Tucker trending up [61:48]
• Riser: Tajie Spears (Titans RB)—Looks sharper than Tony Pollard, possible takeover imminent [63:27]
• Faller: Tony Pollard (Titans RB)—Ineffectiveness on the ground

Buccaneers Beat 49ers 30-19 [65:00]

• Riser: Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers QB)
  “I think he is playing at an MVP level. I don’t think it’s hyperbole…if you’ve got Baker Mayfield, don’t drop him for anything.” – Alfredo [65:00]
• Risers: All Bucs pass-catchers (Tez Johnson, Cameron Johnson, etc.) as waiver options if injuries persist [69:22]
• Faller: Juwan Jennings (49ers WR)—Injury pile-up; hard to trust with so many ailments [68:37]
• Faller: Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers WR)—Hamstring injury

Packers Defeat Bengals 27-18 [70:58]

• Riser: Jamar Chase (Bengals WR)—Back to elite status despite QB turmoil; monster usage [70:58] “Jamar Chase…I think he is back to just being a top three, top five fantasy wide receiver every single week.” – Alfredo [70:58]
• Riser: Matthew Golden (Packers WR)—Expanding usage as a playmaker after bye [72:02]
• Faller: Chase Brown (Bengals RB)—Role shrinking, Samaje Perine taking passing work [73:18]

Chiefs Defeat Lions 30-17 [76:01]

• Riser: Rashee Rice (Chiefs WR)—Set to return and lead high-upside WR corps; could vault into JSN/Puka tier [78:09]
• Riser: Jameson Williams (Lions WR)—Increased involvement, most receptions on season, flex-worthy [79:31]
• Faller: Kareem Hunt (Chiefs RB)—Dropped behind other RBs, floor falling out [83:27]
• Faller: Tyquan Thornton (Chiefs WR)—No targets, buried behind healthy WRs [85:18]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Justin Fields didn’t complete a pass beyond 10 yards in this game...he only attempted one pass beyond 10 yards.” — Alfredo [13:09]
• “Baker Mayfield is just going to win games. It’s what he does.” — Dave [67:31]
• “This dude has become highly unlikable. He’s become unplayable in fantasy. And the Dolphins team is just in absolute shambles.” — Alfredo [44:50]
• “Jackson Smith-Njigba…is my rest of season WR1 right now.” — Dave [35:50]
• “He (Rico Dowdle) went out the very next week and beat his own record…That is elite company to be a part of.” — Dave [22:27]
• “I firmly believe Romeo Doubs leads the team in targets because his guardian cap is easier to see when he’s on the field.” — Alfredo [72:23]
• “If you’ve got Baker Mayfield, don’t drop him for anything...just walk around finding 140-pound dudes with the last name Johnson and you want to play for us and they just win.” — Alfredo [66:29, paraphrased]

Summary Table: Key Risers & Fallers by Game

| Game | Riser(s) | Faller(s) | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Giants vs. Eagles | J. Dart, Cam Skatteboo | Saquon Barkley | | Broncos vs. Jets | None (all fallers) | Justin Fields, both teams | | Rams vs. Ravens | Derrick Henry, Davante Adams | Puka Nacua | | Panthers vs. Cowboys | Rico Dowdle, Jaden Blue | Chuba Hubbard | | Colts vs. Cardinals | Josh Downs, Bam Knight | Michael Pittman Jr. | | Seahawks vs. Jaguars | Sam Darnold, JSN, Brian Thomas| K. Walker III | | Chargers vs. Dolphins | Kamani Vidal, O. Gadsden II | Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins | | Steelers vs. Browns | H. Fannin, Jerome Ford | Jalen Warren, Calvin Austin | | Patriots vs. Saints | Drake Maye, A. Kamara | R. Stevenson, Hunter Henry | | Raiders vs. Titans | A. Jeanty, T. Spears | J. Myers, T. Pollard | | Bucs vs. 49ers | Baker Mayfield, TB WRs/TEs | Juwan Jennings, Egbuka | | Packers vs. Bengals | J. Chase, M. Golden | Chase Brown | | Chiefs vs. Lions | Rashi Rice, J. Williams | Kareem Hunt, T. Thornton |

Final Thoughts

• Actionable Insights: Many emerging RBs (Dowdle, Skatteboo, Vidal) and WRs (Downs, Gadsden, Golden) now deserve flex/lineup consideration, especially with bye weeks hitting.
• Quarterback Landscape: Rushing upside and career renaissances (Dart, Darnold, Daniel Jones) continue to shape fantasy value unpredictably.
• Falling Workhorse Backs: Old reliables (Barkley, Pollard, Stevenson, Walker III) may be replaced by volume surges from younger RBs.
• Wide Receiver Ascendence: JSN and Rashee Rice set to join Ja’Marr Chase and Amon-Ra among fantasy elites for the season’s second half.
• Caution on “Name” Receivers: Pittman, Myers, and others with shaky volume or poor offense are now bi-week/injury subs, not every-week starts.

This episode sets a new bar for actionable, all-inclusive fantasy analysis, blending sharp insights with the duo’s signature wit. If you missed the episode, this summary will bring you up to speed and prep you for the fantasy week ahead.